We are eager to use the power of maps to support your work towards clean and just energy solutions. Learn more about how to use maps from FracTracker Alliance.
FracTracker Alliance is here to provide you with the most up-to-date oil and gas drilling data that we can collect, map, and share. Not sure how to work with our maps or where to find the data behind them? This page offers user interface tips, features, and more information on how our maps work.
With our online maps you can:
Use the following tutorial to get oriented with FracTracker.org and our maps.
Where did the data used to make a map originate?
The “Details” tab on the left side of the full screen map contains all of the information – or metadata – about each map. This tab includes the data’s sources, date last updated, and how/whether the data were manipulated in any way to make them easier to understand.
Where is the legend?
In the full screen version of the map, the legend pops up automatically on the left side of the screen. Each data type currently being displayed on the map will be visible and color coded.
I don’t see a well near me on a map
Sometimes there is a significant lag-time in between when a well is completed and when the company reports this change to the appropriate regulatory agency (if that is even a requirement in your state). If the well was recently drilled, the well might not show up on our map because we need to update our system to reflect the new data. Other times, the fact that there isn’t a well shown where it should be is due to a difference in how the well’s location gets mapped by our software. Contact us if you notice a discrepancy.
The map is too busy. How do I show less detail?
Sometimes we layer on a lot of data onto one map. If there are too many points, you can click on the “Layers” button in the toolbar to see all of the data being shown on the map presently. From there, you can toggle layers on or off to your liking.
Can I embed a FracTracker map on my website?
Yes. The easiest way is to email us with your request, and we’ll email you the code that you need. The final code should look something like this:
The height and width of the embedded map (shown here as 800 pixels wide and 500 pixels tall) can be adjusted by changing the numbers in between the quotations to whatever pixel dimensions you need.
How do I stay up to date?
Whenever we post a new article and/or map on FracTracker.org we often update our various social media feeds with the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+. If you are not a social media buff, you can sign up to receive our monthly newsletters instead.
I still don’t get it.
We understand that working with technology can be frustrating and complicated. Not to worry. You can request an in-person training by a FracTracker staff person for you or a group of people (ideal) at a location of your choosing. To request a training, please email us at info@fractracker.org.
216 Franklin St, Suite 400, Johnstown, PA 15901
Phone: +1 (717) 303-0403 | info@fractracker.org
FracTracker Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit: Tax identification number: 80-0844297